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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.51, 188.19 and 107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.51, 188.19 and 107.35 is: 147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.51 : 188.19 = 107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.51/188.19 = 107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.51x = 188.19 × 107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.51x = 20,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,201.73/136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.99

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